operating time

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Noun

1. The [[time]] [[interval]] between the [[instant]] of the [[occurrence]] of a specified [[input]] [[condition]] to a [[system]] and the instant of [[completion]] of a specified [[operation]].
2. {{lb|en|computing|telecommunications}} The time interval between the instant a request for service is received from a [[user]] and the instant of final release of all [[facility|facilities]] by the user or either of two users.
3. {{lb|en|telecommunications}} In [[conference call]]s, the time interval between the instant a request for service is received from one of a group of concurrent users and the instant all but one of the users have released all facilities.

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